I am 52 years old and have been disabled for 8 years due to renal failure. My question is, since I have had a kidney transplant, does my social security benefits end. If so when, because there is always a chance of rejection. If it does end, I do not want to be taken by surprise, will they let you know early enough, or will it be oneof those deals where they just cut you off, then inform you that you are no longer eligible?
Hi there,
Absolutely not. You will keep your benefits for AT LEAST 12 months after your transplant. After those 12 months have passed, the SSA will reevaluate your claim and see if you're still disabled.
Kidney transplant recipients have slightly different regulations when it comes to Social Security benefits. After an individual has undergone a kidney transplant, they will automatically be considered disabled for a year following the transplant surgery. After the first year, the patient will be evaluated periodically to determine whether or not they can return to work.
In reply to Kidney transplant recipients by Molly C (not verified)
My three 3 yrs are up for evaluation Sadi I got approved will I get back pay
In reply to My three 3 yrs are up for by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
if you are already on SSDI benefits, then you may not be entitled to any more back pay.
After your year is up how do they determine if your disabled? I've an AV fistula and I'm pretty sure it's over matured it's causing a lot of issues and pain making it ver very difficult to work.
In reply to After your year is up how do by Seth C (not verified)
Hi Seth,
If you received disability benefits for a condition that was expected to last for 12 months, you will be re-evaluated by the SSA after the year has passed. If you are still unable to work, you should continue to receive disability benefits.
I had a kidney transplant in 2013 and I am a former railroad employee. I have never received any kind of evaluation from the SSA or the railroad. Should I have received something by now?
In reply to I had a kidney transplant in by John P (not verified)
Hi John,
That is very strange! A kidney transplant is an automatic medical approval for disability benefits. Are you sure you completed the application?
In reply to Hi John, by Deanna
My kidney transplant is done sept 2016,than I make the handicapped certificate
In reply to My kidney transplant is done by Deepali bhardwaj (not verified)
Hi Deepali,
you may be able to apply for a handicapped placard at any DMV, RMV, or equivalent in your state.
If I receive ssdi and recently received a kidney transplant will I loose my disability?
In reply to If I receive ssdi and by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
You would not! The SSA automatically considers a person to be medically eligible for disability for a year after an organ transplant, and possibly longer if your medical condition prevents you from working after that.
after kidney transplant, if i have a part time job within 12 months from kidney transplant, should i lost my SSDI?
In reply to after kidney transplant, if i by lan (not verified)
Hi Ian,
The SSA may allow you to work a part time job while you are getting benefits.
I had my kidney transplant June 14th of last year and still have not found a job. I was on dialysis for seven years so its been a long time since I worked. During those seven years I had heart problems, and continue experiencing muscle/joint pain. I'm worried because my only income is SSI, what should I do?
In reply to I had my kidney transplant by Sophia Williams (not verified)
Hi Sophia,
I would not worry about your eligibility, as you are still eligible for SSI even if you work or look for work. Generally if you work they may adjust your SSI benefit to account for the extra income, but they would not cancel your SSI benefits,(or Medicaid benefits, if you have them) because you started working.
My mom just got a kidney transplant and she is on ssi, I am worried she will lose this with out notice. I see she has a year to not worry. Now do I have to let ssi know she got a transplant or is that something the hospital did? Also if I do have to let them know how do I go about that ?
Hi Crystal,
It may be a good idea to let your local SSA office know that she's had the transplant, you can find a listing of local offices and their contact info here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/social-security-disability-loca…
Also, if your mother still meets the eligibility requirements after the 12 month period, she may not lose her benefits.
My son had kidney transplant about 5 years but 3 years ago he got Diabetes and now they did a evaluation and they sai that he is not disable nome they take off he SSI
In reply to My son had kidney transplant by Carmen (not verified)
Hi Carmen,
If your son is still disabled, it may be a good idea to speak with a disability advocate or attorney. If you fill out this form here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
we can have one reach out to you.
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